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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Simple Lemon Pudding Cake

    Published: Apr 6, 2017 · Modified: May 28, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Simple Lemon Pudding Cake is super moist, so light, uses only a few ingredients and perfect for any occasion! This recipe is a definite keeper!

    I was lucky to receive all of my mother's cooking things and this recipe was in the "pile". It comes from our neighbor when we were all young. For all of you lemon lovers out there this recipe is for us!

    In my family we have lots and lots of recipes that have been in our family for generations.  They are some of my very favorite recipes!

    I just treasure them for two reasons.  First, they are delicious recipes! They are tried and true winners.  Secondly, when I fix these recipes I instantly remember all of the family members and memories from years past.  To me, these are the absolute best recipes to fix.  I love that you can continue to share these recipes with many more people!

    I am glad that I am getting the chance to share this Simple Lemon Pudding Cake with you. This cake is so easy to make "simple" is even in the title! You can throw this cake together in a matter of minutes. That is my kind of dessert!

    This cake is full of delicious lemon flavor.  I think lemon is such a summery flavor.

    The pudding in the cake mix makes the cakes so moist and light.  It is a perfect cake after a big dinner because it is very light and refreshing.

    This cake travels very well.  It would be perfect for a picnic, cookout, or family reunion.

    I hope that you and your family can enjoy this recipe for years to come!

    Ingredients for Simple Lemon Pudding Cake

    • lemon cake mix
    • instant lemon pudding mix
    • eggs
    • water
    • oil

    Icing

    • instant lemon pudding mix
    • milk
    • tub of dessert topping

    How do you make Simple Lemon Pudding Cake?

    In a large bowl combine cake mix, instant lemon pudding mix, eggs, water and oil.

    Pour into your prepared pan.

    Bake

    Icing

    Pour cold milk into a deep, narrow bowl.

    Add instant lemon pudding mix and dessert topping mix.

    Blend until mixture forms still peaks.

    Spread all over your cake.

    Other Lemon Desserts

    • Easy Lemon Layered Pound Cake
    • Ladyfinger Lemon Cake
    • Blueberry Lemon Cookies
    • Raspberry and Lemon Thumbprints
    • Lemon Poppy Seed Blueberry Muffins
    • Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze
    • Pick a Pie Filling Squares
    • Glazed Raspberry Lemon Loaf

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    Lemon Pudding Cake

    Karin and Ken
    Simple Lemon Pudding Cake is super moist, so light, uses only a few ingredients and perfect for any occasion! This recipe is a definite keeper!
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    Ingredients
      

    Cake

    • 1 package lemon cake mix
    • 1 package instant lemon pudding mix 4 serving size
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 cup cold water
    • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

    Icing

    • 1 ½ cup cold milk
    • 1 package instant lemon pudding mix 4 serving size
    • 1 tub dessert topping mix
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    Instructions
     

    For the Cake:

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 13x9 inch pan with cooking spray and set aside. 
    • In a large bowl combine cake mix, instant lemon pudding mix, eggs, water and oil. 
    • We usually use a handheld mixer to blend these ingredients together for a few minutes.
    • Pour into your prepared pan.
    • Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This cake will also bounce back when pressed with your finger when cooked.
    • Cool for about 15 minutes in the pan before dumping on to a rack to cool completely. Prepare your icing.

    For the Icing:

    • Pour cold milk into a deep, narrow bowl. 
    • Add instant lemon pudding mix and dessert topping mix.
    • Beat slowly with a handheld blender until combined.
    • Then increase your speed until mixture forms still peaks, about 5 minutes. 
    • Spread all over cake. Serve and enjoy!
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

     
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